Deputy Student Compliance Manager; INTERNAL

Location: Lincoln
Salary: From £33,002per annum
Please note, this post is permanent and full-time at 37 hours per week.
Closing Date: Sunday 18 October 2026
Interview Date: Wednesday 28 October 2026
Reference: SA93351A

Are you an experienced higher education professional with a passion for compliance, collaboration and supporting international students? Join the Student Registry Services team as our Deputy Student Visa Compliance Manager and play a vital role in maintaining our Student Sponsor Licence.

Working within the Student Visa Compliance Team, you'll oversee the day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with UKVI sponsor requirements while delivering an outstanding service to students and colleagues. You'll oversee student visa compliance processes, support policy development, analyse complex data, and build strong relationships across the University to drive continuous improvement.

We're looking for someone with experience of higher education administration, excellent analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities. A commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience will be key to your success.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a welcoming, collaborative university community while helping to protect and strengthen our international student provision.

In support of our commitment to developing colleagues by providing opportunities for internal movement and promotion, applications for this opportunity will only be accepted from people who are currently employed by the University of Lincoln, our current students, and any currently engaged agency workers who have been with us for more than 12 weeks. We actively encourage applications from all colleagues across the University with the relevant skills and experience.

Development opportunity: We would also welcome applications from current Grade 5 colleagues who demonstrate the potential to progress to Grade 6, and are keen to develop their skills and experience. An initial secondment at Grade 5 can be offered, alongside a clear development plan and pathway towards Grade 6, providing the opportunity to build the skills and experience needed.

If you are interested in this role, please reach out to Sabine Belokopitova, Student Visa Compliance Manager, at  for an informal discussion.

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We strive for a diverse workforce with the very best employees and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. The University encourages applications from underrepresented groups inclusive of Black, Asian and other minoritised/marginalised ethnic groups, all gender identities and expressions from the LGBTQIA+ community, candidates with a disability, and those that practise different faiths and beliefs, to enhance our One Community where we strive to be kind, patient, and supportive of each other.

Please note:

If you think you may require a visa to work in the UK, please refer to UK Visas and Immigration or UK Visas - Information for Prospective Staff before embarking upon an application, to ensure that you understand the requirements for sponsorship. You may be eligible to work in the UK via other alternative visa routes such as the Global Talent Visa or by having Settlement / ILR;

please refer to the UK Visas pages above for further details.